Join Us at The Center for Jewish Care Luncheon with Rabbi Shmuly
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Join us for the Center for Jewish Care Luncheon on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 with Rabbi Shmuly in conversation with CEO Michael Hopkins. Together, we will explore the centrality of compassion in Jewish thought and how this core value can serve as a catalyst for social transformation. Drawing from ancient texts, contemporary case studies, and his own experiences as a social activist, Rabbi Shmuly will illustrate how acts of compassion can bridge divides, heal communities, and drive systemic change.
Deepen Your Capacity for Compassion
Free Workshop, October 27, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Join Rabbi Susan Freeman from the Center for Jewish Care, and fellow members of our Jewish community, in learning skills for nurturing supportive and enriching relationships. Through seven in-person and virtual sessions, we will focus on strategies for deepening one’s capacity for compassion, self-awareness, and insight.
This learning opportunity is perfect for anyone interested in becoming a JFS Friendly Visitor, a program that matches older adults with caring volunteers who offer companionship and a steady connection to the community. Together, we can make a difference in alleviating the suffering of loneliness we are witnessing today in our own San Diego Jewish community and beyond.
This 7-session workshop takes place both in-person at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus, 8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123, and online via Zoom. Link will be provided upon registration.
Participate in a Mitzvah Project
Tikkun Olam in Your Own Backyard
Being a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a special time. It’s a time to embrace Tikkun Olam and make a difference in the world. And it’s a time to choose a meaningful and enjoyable Mitzvah Project. We can tailor any of our volunteer opportunities to meet the interests and passions of teens while accommodating busy schedules. Helping others is a beautiful feeling and an important Jewish value. Let us help you find the perfect Mitzvah Project, and we’ll ensure it’s both meaningful and rewarding.
Visit the Southern Border With Our Jewish Community
Sunday, October 20
Join the Center for Jewish Care and our local partners on a visit to our Southern border. This 5 hour trip, led by Rabbi Susan Freeman, provides a uniquely Jewish view on the issue of immigration. Learn from local experts the challenges and struggles that people crossing our border face.
The cost of this experience is $18. Please note that there will be long portions of this trip where you will need to stand.
